David Prouty has a culture of continuous improvement! We strive for improvement in every aspect of teaching & learning and the student experience in order to support students being productive at their highest levels. We are in the business of student achievement and building a positive school culture--these are the only agendas at DPHS that count!

Early College High School Cohort Visits DPHS Partner, Worcester State University!

This semester we are offering Personal Finance course through Worcester State University. This course offers 3 free college credits at Worcester State for Prouty students. The Early College program took a field trip including 43 students to take a tour at WSU. While there, students learned about academic programs, supports, took a look at the campus and had a great time at the university cafeteria! A trip later in February is planned for students to visit UMass Amherst.

Congratulations to Lucas Bastien, named Worcester Telegram & Gazette Student of the Month!

Here's an excerpt from the nomination submission:

Lucas, a junior, is an honors student who takes pride in balancing academics and athletics. He serves as a captain on the football team and also plays baseball. Lucas was selected as the East Brookfield Ambassador for Project 351 and currently represents his school as an MIAA Student Ambassador. In addition to his school involvement, he enjoys giving back to his community by volunteering as a youth football coach.

Click here to see the article in the T&G online!

Be sure to note updates to this year's school calendar!

• TWO snow days (Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27) plus the five flood-related days out in December have pushed DPHS's 180th Day of school to Monday, June 22nd;

• Thursday, January 29, 2026 was originally slated to be a full professional development day for teachers and no school for students; January 29 was a HALF DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AT DAVID PROUTY HIGH SCHOOL ONLY and served as the 1st make-up day of 7 required so far;

• Friday, April 3, 2026 was originally slated to be a no-school day for students and faculty / staff in observance of Good Friday; April 3 will now be a FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF AT DAVID PROUTY HIGH SCHOOL ONLY and will serve as the 2nd make up day of 7 required;

• The remaining three missed days due to the flood that must be made up will be added to the end of the school as of now, along with the two snow days so far. If changes due to excessive snow days are necessary, updates will be shared as soon as they are known.

• Transportation will be provided as usual on all make up days.

• Please remember the flood days affect ONLY David Prouty High School and therefore make up days extend further into June for DPHS only.  Please see the other district's school's calendars (Knox Trail Middle, East Brookfield Elementary, and Wire Village) for specifics on THEIR last day!

Congratulations to our January Panthers of the Month!

As part of the National Honor Society's Be the Change project, each month NHS recognizes two students with the Panthers of the Month award.

SAVE THE DATE!

Inclement weather, snow / ice delays and cancellations will be sent by the district when decisions about school have been made and you will receive automated calls and texts. Please be sure your most updated contact information is on file with the schools. Posts will also be made on the District's Facebook page. Snow days will impact the last day of school, which will be noted in Important Dates & Reminders, below, as well as being listed in the Events section of the DPHS website.

WHEN THE DISTRICT HAS A DELAYED OPENING, THE SCHEDULE CHANGES SLIGHTLY. WATCH FOR THE LIVE FEED OF THE DAY'S BELL SCHEDULE WHEN DELAYS ARE CALLED!

🎒Attendance Matters!

Did you know student attendance in school is a legal requirement that schools are obligated to track and report? Schools have a variety of resources to assist when students are school avoidant or reluctant to attend. If you need assistance, best to reach out and document your efforts as parents / guardians because if court support becomes necessary, the attempts to obtain help are often viewed favorably!

AND it's the law!

SWAG STORES! 🥳 SHOW YOUR PANTHER PRIDE!

• Follow the David Prouty Athletic Boosters on Facebook for access to the latest gear, price list, and updates on where to find us during home games. They'll be at most home games—so swing by, grab some swag and a snack, and learn how you can support our student-athletes through the Boosters program.

Music Boosters' Swag Store Link

• Click to support the Music Boosters by purchasing some Band Swag! Complete the order form to buy Music Boosters swag and thank you for supporting our Panther Music Program!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to building administration, guidance, or the CTE faculty.

STAY at Prouty....and GO FAR in your career!

Stay tuned for the many opportunities to get involved at Prouty! The high school experience is enhanced by getting involved in activities or sports that you think you might (or already!) enjoy, and finding or deepening connections with classmates and friends of all grades!

David Prouty High School offers these organizations to make finding YOUR place in our community even more fun:

Scheduling for School Year 2026-2027 is underway!

Students can expect to be meeting with their counselors before February vacation to discuss scheduling for next year. Please be monitoring your student's progress so that you can participate in the discussions, which are very important and exciting conversations as students progress year to year!

Click here for a list of available scholarships!

David Prouty Seniors Share their College & University Acceptances!

• American International College

• Assumption University

• Bridgewater State University

• Clark University

• Curry College

• Elms College

• Emmanuel College

• Endicott College

• Fisher College

• Fitchburg State University 

• Fordham University    

• Framingham State University

• Johnson & Wales University

• Lasell University

• Lesley University

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

• Merrimack College

• Northeastern University

• Providence College

• Quinnipiac University

• Quinsigamond Community College

• Regis College

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• Roger Williams University

• Saint Anselm College 

• Salem State University

• Salve Regina University

• Springfield College

• Stonehill College

• SUNY University at Buffalo

• UMASS Amherst

• UMASS Dartmouth

• University of New Hampshire

• University of Rhode Island

• University of Saint Joseph

• University of Vermont

• Wentworth Institute of Technology

• Western New England University

• Westfield State University

• Worcester State University

Check back for more additions to the impressive list of our seniors' acceptances!

Counselors are meeting with seniors! Stay tuned for more information directly from counselors!

Student counselors are assigned as follows:

A-K Mrs. Arguello: arguelloj@sebrsd.org

L-Z Mrs. Paradis: paradisc@sebrsd.org

Click HERE for the interactive SEBRSD Food Service Menu!

Please stay tuned for any changes to the calendar caused by the water damage-related cancellations that we had before the holiday break. We will update the calendar, including ongoing updates on "last day of school" for the year whenever any changes are approved.

Danielle Breault, David Prouty High School Nurse

breaultd@sebrsd.org 🏫 508-885-8505 dial 1 for the nurse

Nurse Health Update 

Several students were evaluated in the Health Office this week and sent home due to flu-like symptoms, including fever, sore throat, cough, headache, body aches, and fatigue. We are seeing increased seasonal illness, which is typical for this time of year. 

Reminders for families and students: 

• Please keep students home if they have flu-like symptoms, including a fever (100 degrees F or higher).

• Students may return to school when they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication, and their other symptoms are improving. 

• Encourage good hand hygiene, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying hydrated. 

• If symptoms are severe or persistent, please consult your physician. 

Please click on this link for the SEBRSD guidelines for when your child is sick for more details.

Thank you for your continued support in helping keep our school community healthy!

Health Tips

February is American Heart Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health for students, staff, and families. 

With heart disease being the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, it’s important not only this month, but every day, to take care of your cardiovascular health.

Heart health begins early, and health habits developed during adolescence can have a lifelong impact. We encourage families to support heart-healthy choices at home and school, including: 

• Regular physical activity

• Balanced nutrition with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins

• Adequate sleep

• Stress management

• Avoidance of tobacco and vaping products

Families are reminded to notify the health office of any student with a diagnosed heart condition, syncope (passing out), exercise-related symptoms, or a new medical diagnosis. Please ensure that all emergency health plans and prescribed medications are current and on file.

 Heart Disease Facts

Please call or email the nurse with any questions or concerns!

Next Week's Games & Meets!

Click HERE or on the schedule above for DPHS Athletics webpage!

Be sure to also keep our website bookmarked as our Live

Feed feature will have any late-breaking information between editions of The Friday Memo.

If you have not yet done so, download the app and sign up for notifications! You can receive alerts that let you know new information has been posted or shared! Don't miss a thing at DPHS! See below for app download information! Once you have downloaded the app, tap the district logo in the upper right corner to reach a menu and select David Prouty High School from the list. then, tap the Menu icon in the lower left corner to reach a list where "Notifications" can be accessed.

Apple / IOS users: click HERE / Android users: click HERE

Click HERE for instructions for personalizing your SEBRSD app (or on the thumbnail right)!

Stay in the KNOW on the GO!